Bus Tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Charleston (WV), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$70 - $184Average Duration14h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$733 - $733Average Duration15h 31m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
$70Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111
Average bus trip duration14h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:45pm
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Latest bus departure6:00pm

Richmond to Charleston Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $289

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond to Charleston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $289 to $289 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $289 which is on 2025-06-20.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Charleston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Charleston.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Charleston?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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